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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.42, 2,199.20 and 1,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.42, 2,199.20 and 1,004.14 is: 1,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.42 : 2,199.20 = 1,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.42/2,199.20 = 1,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.42x = 2,199.20 × 1,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.42x = 2,208,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,304.69/1,593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.89

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